Ceramics
1850s French Louis XVI Antique Ceramics
Bronze
Early 1900s Chinese Louis XVI Antique Ceramics
Bronze
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Ceramics
Bronze
19th Century Chinese George II Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ceramics
1840s Chinese Louis XVI Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
1950s French Vintage Ceramics
Porcelain, Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Ceramics
Celadon
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ceramics
Brass
1690s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Ceramics
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Porcelain
19th Century Japanese Late Victorian Antique Ceramics
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Chinese Louis XVI Antique Ceramics
Bronze
18th Century Chinese Georgian Antique Ceramics
Ceramic, Porcelain
1760s Chinese Georgian Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
Early 1800s Chinese Louis XVI Antique Ceramics
Bronze
Mid-18th Century Chinese George II Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Japanese Louis XVI Ceramics
Bronze
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
Mid-18th Century Chinese Georgian Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
1770s Chinese George III Antique Ceramics
Porcelain
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Georgian Antique Ceramics
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Georgian Antique Ceramics
Antique, New and Vintage Asian Ceramics
With their rich and diverse history, antique, new and vintage Asian ceramics offer colorful and sophisticated ways to add flair to any space.
Japanese pottery dates back at least 13,000 years to the Jōmon period. Pieces from the Late Jōmon era display a rope-cord pattern encircling a pot or jug. During the Muromachi period, potters created simple bowls and utensils frequently used in tea ceremonies and were made as both functional and aesthetic objects.
Ceramics made during Japan’s Meiji period, from 1868 to 1912, reflected an explosion of artistic expression propelled by new access to international trade. Details became more intricate and refined, and colors were enhanced with new glazing practices.
Chinese porcelain, meanwhile, is often identified by its shape. Each reign and dynasty had specific shapes and styles that were encouraged by the imperial ruler. During the Song dynasty, for instance, there were four dominant types of ceramic vase shapes: plum-shaped, pear-shaped, cong-shaped (tall and square) and double-gourd.
Chinese ceramics that were made during the Qing dynasty were demonstrative of an expanded artistic expression, with more delicate shapes and a focus on intricate detailing. The shapes of ceramics from this era are thinner, taller and have subtle features like a gentle flare, such as on the mallet-shaped vase.
Later, the 17th- and 18th-century interior design trend of chinoiserie brought Asian paintings and screens, textiles and other art and furniture from the continent into many European homes.
Explore an extensive range of antique, new and vintage Asian ceramics on 1stDibs to find the perfect piece for your home.